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No, United Auto Workers are not paid $75 an hour

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No, UAW workers are not paid $75 an hour

Auto workers on strike are demanding 40% raises from Ford, GM, and Chrysler (Stellantis). But they don’t make $75/hour, like some claim.
Money

No, the U.S. government isn’t planning to recall the dollar

The U.S. government isn’t planning to recall cash and replace it with a digital dollar, as people online claim. Here’s what we can VERIFY about a CBDC and FedNow.
Money

Yes, a new federal rule would expand who’s eligible for overtime pay

Millions more workers could begin receiving overtime pay under a new proposed regulation from the Biden administration.
Money

Biden admin proposal would expand overtime pay eligibility

Most workers making less than $55k would be guaranteed time-and-a-half pay for overtime hours.
Money

No, Congress is not considering a law that would ban credit card rewards

The Credit Card Competition Act, which some are calling the “Big Box” law, does not ban rewards. But some banks are warning that rewards could be at risk.
Recalls

Yes, Target has recalled more than 7 million candles due to reports of severe burns and lacerations

On Aug. 11, Target expanded a recall of Threshold candles, sold exclusively at Target, over severe burn and laceration hazards.
Environment

Energy Department not banning all incandescent light bulbs

A federal ban on the sale of most incandescent and halogen light bulbs will not apply to all lights, such as those in appliances, headlights and heat lamps.
Courts

Shein RICO suit not the same as criminal charges

Designers accused Shein of copyright infringement and racketeering in a civil suit. It’s not a criminal case like those used for mobsters.
Courts

No, Shein has not been charged with RICO crimes

Three designers brought a civil RICO suit against the fast fashion company, but that’s different from criminal charges akin to mafia prosecutions.
Money

Bank of America customer payouts will be automatic

BofA will pay out more than $100 million to consumers who were charged illegal fees. Customers don’t have to file a claim to receive a refund.
Food

Yes, a can of Prime energy drink contains more caffeine than a can of Red Bull

The FDA has been asked to investigate PRIME, an influencer-backed energy drink that contains nearly double the amount of caffeine as a can of Red Bull.